Senior Community Organizing and Mobilization Specialist

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a Senior Community Organizing and Mobilization Specialist to carry out a literature review as part of an evaluation of community mobilizing and organization efforts across various global contexts. The Qualitative Research Specialist will conduct a literature review and participate in data analysis and interpretation as required. This is a short-term consultancy position (August-December 2022) with a commitment of a literature review deliverable (by September) and up to 2 additional days LOE for review and participation in meetings.

EnCompass LLC is evaluating the effectiveness of community organizing and mobilization in varying contexts through a series of three targeted case studies. The objectives of this evaluation include: (a) understanding the factors that contribute to effective community organizing and/or mobilization in democracy and rights-based programming (b) determining the results and objectives realized by activists and mobilized groups and; (c) exploring whether programmatic approaches led to sustainable effects.

 Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

Technical:

• In collaboration with the evaluation team, develop a plan to conduct a review of the community organizing and mobilization literature centered on the following questions:
  • Is community organization and mobilization defined in literature?
  • What are the approaches/interventions associated with community organization and mobilization?
  • What does the literature say about the effectiveness of COM?
  • What results/changes can COM contribute to?
• Independently produce a 6-8 page community organizing and mobilization literature review and contribute to the overarching evaluation report as needed
• Participate in brainstorming and analysis sessions with the evaluation team as needed

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher relevant to public policy, international development, social science, or another related field

Experience and Skills

• At least five years' experience in research around community organization, mobilization, citizen engagement required.
• Familiarity with literature related to community organizing and mobilization
• Experience in literature reviews and evidence synthesis
• Excellent English written communication skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs

How to Apply

Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application.

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